A photo circulated on Twitter shows Venus Hayes, the mother of 17 year old deceased Quanice Hayes, , at Portland City Hall after delivering a powerful and emotional statement to the Mayor and City Council about her son’s life, his death at the hands of police, and the current police investigation.

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Mother appeals for answers in son’s death

Venus Hayes, the mother of 17 year old Quanice “Moose” Hayes who was fatally wounded by a Portland Police officer last month, gave an emotional and heartfelt statement to Portland City Council and Mayor Ted Wheeler last week asking one central question.